Reciprocating

Quick meaning: Reciprocating is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of reciprocate.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of reciprocate.

More Meanings

1. That moves back and forth or up and down.
2. Of an engine type, that has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down.
3. Of an other machine, whose mechanism relies on a back and forth or up and down motion.
4. Of a person or their actions, responding in kind.

Example Sentences

reciprocating behavior

Synonyms for reciprocating

Depending on context, synonyms include reciprocal, reciprocatory.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reciprocatory, reciprocal, alternating, alternate, alternative, piston.

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